“My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer”
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   01.24.26
Christians across the country were shocked by the brazen mob assault on Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, last Sunday. This should alarm anyone who cares about religious freedom.
Anti-ICE Mobs and the New Assault on the Church
By Bill Muehlenberg   |   01.21.26
When a radical mob storms a church, the culture war has crossed a dangerous line. History warns us where this road can lead—and faithful Christians would be wise to pay attention, pray, and stand firm.
A Worldview by Any Other Name is … Crucial
Illinois’ next U.S. Senator may already be decided by money and name recognition. But voters should be asking a deeper question: What worldview will shape his decisions? Raja Krishnamoorthi is raising $30M+ — but faith and worldview matter more than ads.
Religious Liberty Wins Again
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   01.10.26
Religious liberty is constantly under attack. The case of Union Gospel Mission of Yakima v. Brown is another example of the assault on freedom that religious institutions are facing.
Should Christians Try to Reform the Public School System?
By Israel Wayne   |   12.12.25
For more than a century, American Christians have assumed, without biblical warrant, that the civil government ought to oversee the education of children.
RICO Case against Illinois Pastor Lee & President Trump Dismissed
By David E. Smith   |   11.26.25
Georgia has dropped the RICO “election interference” case against President Trump & Chaplain Lee. After years of media hysteria, yet another harassment suit in the Left’s lawfare campaign has fallen apart.
Suffering for Jesus Christ – Nigeria
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom   |   11.20.25
Christians in Nigeria are being slaughtered by the thousands — the deadliest persecution hotspot in the world. As the violence escalates, will we stand with our persecuted brothers and sisters in prayer and action?
Moody Bible Institute v. Chicago Board of Education
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   11.07.25
On November 4, 2025, the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) filed a lawsuit on behalf of Moody Bible Institute against the Chicago Board of Education on the grounds of religious discrimination.
SCOTUS Hears Arguments on Christian Counseling Ban
By David E. Smith   |   10.13.25
Pray for the U.S. Supreme Court as it considers Chiles v. Salazar—a case that could decide whether Christian counselors are free to share biblical truth or forced to affirm government-approved lies.
Religious Conviction vs. Illinois State Mandate
By David E. Smith   |   10.10.25
Illinois is forcing faith-based employers to pay for abortion through their health insurance plans. When government compels Christians to underwrite the destruction of innocent life, religious liberty itself is under assault.
Suffering for Jesus Christ, Part 2
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom   |   10.02.25
In the summer of 2019, the Evangelical Church of Finland pledged its full support for a Helsinki Pride event. Päivi Räsänen, a member of the church and a longstanding elected official, posted on X (then Twitter) a picture of Romans 1:24-27 along with a question.
The Charlie Effect
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.20.25
“The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.” Tertullian wrote these famous words in his work, Apologeticus (“The Apology”), in 197 AD, a work defending Christianity to Roman provincial governors.
The Martyrdom of Charlie Kirk
By Rev. Thorin Anderson   |   09.19.25
Last Wednesday I lost a brother who I never met and who never heard my name. But he is eternally my brother, and I mourn his loss.
America Prays: A Call to Rededication Ahead of America’s 250th Birthday
By David E. Smith   |   09.10.25
From Washington’s battlefield prayer to FDR’s D-Day prayer, America has always turned to God in times of trial. Now, ahead of our 250th anniversary, President Trump is calling us to pray again.
Suffering for Jesus Christ, Part 1
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom   |   09.06.25
Jesus promised salvation to those who trust Him—but also warned we would face trouble in this world. Today, over 380 million Christians endure persecution for their faith. The question for us is clear: will we, in freedom, stand with those in chains?
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